The weather here is blustery and with sudden showers of rain, so yesterday I got a bit wet on the way in (and no young ladies in mini skirts to take my mind off the cold ), but at least it was a tailwind.

About 15 mins before I left for home Sandra called to say we had a thunderstorm with hailstones! Still clear in Edinburgh but it hit hard and fast. I waited till the worst was over then donned my waterproofs and set off for home.

The cobblestones of Edinburgh were a bit treacherous after the rain, particularly on my old Conti slicks, but I made it ok.

Was really overheating on way home when the sun came out, but I nailed a smartarse, who overtook me on the flat, when we came to a hill and dropped him like a used hankie. Small victories help pass the time.

He was puffing so hard coming past me I thought he was a steam train. But he had to make a point.


I almost felt like sitting up raising my hands off the bars and doing a Kevin Spacey "I rule".

Maybe he should have said hello when passing me rather than killing himself trying .?